Garmin has had another bumper launch day, with new products across its smartwatch, golf and outdoor ranges. The launch features the first ever dedicated golf watch for juniors, Approach J1, in addition to a Cerakote Edition of the much-loved tactix 8 which brings even more style, substance and sophistication to the very capable smartwatch.
Additionally, Garmin is launching the Approach G82 golf launch monitor and handheld plus Xero L60i, the first and only laser rangefinder with onboard map-based GPS navigational capabilities and a high resolution, multi-colour display perfect for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.
- Premium Cerakote coating offers long-lasting durability and a unique and rugged look
- Ceramic-polymer composite coating is popular for its abrasion, corrosion and chemical resistance properties
- The coating is sprayed onto each smartwatch, then baked to help cure the coating, providing a unique look and feel that becomes more refined as the watch is worn
- Features a stunning 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and built-in LED flashlight for after-dark visibility
- Boasts Garmin’s suite of dedicated tactical, performance, navigation and connected features, like a jumpmaster activity, Stealth Mode, 40-meter dive rating, 24/7 health monitoring, TopoActive maps, multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, built-in speaker, Garmin Pay and more
- Available in two different Cerakote coatings: slate grab or olive drab
- Price: £1,379.99 // // €1,599.99
- The Approach J1 is the first GPS golf watch purpose-built to help youth golfers learning the game play with confidence and track their performance.
- The watch is packed with innovative features like tee-off guidance, personal par and pace-of-play timer to help young golfers get to know the game.
- Innovative concepts also help young players make informed decisions on club selection, while the experience can be customised as the golfer progresses.
- Designed to go virtually unnoticed during a golf swing, the Approach J1 features a bright, 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and is available with either a cloud blue or lilac metal bezel and a ComfortFit fabric strap.
- The Approach J1’s water-resistant design allows users to play through light rain and wind, while the smartwatch boasts up to 15 hours of battery life in GPS mode.
- Price: £309.99 // €349.99
- GNSS-enabled rangefinding monocular combines premium optics with advanced technology and state-of-the-art sensors for an unparalleled rangefinding experience.
- The first and only laser rangefinder with onboard map-based GPS navigational capabilities and a high resolution, multi-color display overlaid into superior optics.
- Features fully multicoated, low-dispersion glass, which provides razor-sharp optics with a flat field of view, accurate color fidelity and superior light transmission.
- Ranges targets out to 3,600 meters through 7X magnification.
- IPX7 water-resistance rating and runs on two AAA lithium batteries.
- Price: £2,179.99 // €2,499.99.
- The Approach G82 is a seamless golf tool with expanded radar metrics that help golfers dial in their swing and introduces putting metrics to help improve consistency on the green.
- Players can easily view detailed information on the large, 5-inch high-resolution touchscreen, while Garmin Golf users can get even more course details with aerial imagery.
- The ultimate warmup tool, the Approach G82 includes several features to help golfers prepare for their next round.
- The Approach G82 is also designed to give golfers an edge with on-the-course information to help them make informed decisions during the round.
- Designed with all types of weather in mind, the Approach G82 is built with an IPX7 water rating, while users can get up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to eight hours in radar mode.
- Price: £519.99 // €599.99
